Nursing Diagnosis Prioritization NSG 300 CARE PLAN PDF

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prioritization of nursing diagnosis based on maslow's hierarchy of needs...

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NURSING DIAGNOSIS CUE

RANK

JUSTIFICATION ACCORDING TO MASLOW

Acute pain related to destruction of skin as evidenced by reports of pain

1

Acute pain related to destruction of skin causes an unpleasant sensory that affects the functionality of a person’s body parts preventing one to meet the physiological needs which is a top priority.

Impaired skin integrity related to destruction of skin layers secondary to partial burn

1

An impaired skin integrity due to partial burn is a deviation in the physical well-being that needs an intervention to meet the person’s physiological & biological needs that is at the first level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

Risk for ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion related to mild head injury

1

Mild head injury poses a risk for ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion that may also affect a person’s ability to acquire one’s physiological and biological needs, making it a priority as well.

Risk for infection related to destruction of skin barrier and traumatize tissues

2

Risk for infection due to destruction of skin barrier means there are chances of pathogenic organisms’ invasion that could threaten the safety and security of the health of the client, which is why it is second top priority.

Risk for disturbed body image related to temporary presence of dressing

3

The temporary presence of wound dressing increases the risk for situational low self-esteem, causing the development of negative perception and disturbed perception of body image. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, this falls under the esteem needs making it at third priority in the list of problems....